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Bills release QB Kevin Kolb

by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer

(3/11/2014)The Bills have released quarterback Kevin Kolb after he failed to play a single down for them in 2013. The Philadelphia Inquirer suggests that Kolb will retire after a career littered with concussions.

Kevin Kolb not medically cleared yet

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(2/20/2014)Bills coach Doug Marrone said quarterback Kevin Kolb, who spent 2013 on injured reserve following another concussion, has yet to be medically cleared. “What I was told is there is a process and the medical process, he’s still going through it and we’re waiting for him to come back for another medical check, which is coming up,” Marrone told the team's website.

Kolb is expected to be released. It's unclear if he'll play again.

Marrone: Kevin Kolb's status up in the air

by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer

(2/14/2014)Bills head coach Doug Marrone told WGR 550 on Friday that he's not sure what the plan is for oft-concussed quarterback Kevin Kolb. He suffered what is believed to be at least his third concussion of his career during the team's third preseason game and did not play in 2014.

"He's under contract and I'm not aware of really what exactly is going on right now, whether he's planning to come back, whether he's not going to come back," Marrone said. "I have not been informed of anything to that nature."

Kevin Kolb expected to be cut

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(2/3/2014)Bills quarterback Kevin Kolb, who went on injured reserve after suffering an August concussion, is expected to be released, reports ESPN.com. The Bills view EJ Manuel as their starter, and Kolb would carry a $3.6 million cap number in 2014.

"It would be a surprise if Kolb remains on the roster at the start of the 2014 league year in March," the report said.

Marrone: E.J. Manuel healthy and ready to play Sunday

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(9/4/2013)Those who feared that Bills third-string quarterback Jeff Tuel would be forced to start the opener against New England or that fellow rookie E.J. Manuel would have to play hurt have nothing to worry about, Doug Marrone told ESPN.

"He's 110 percent healthy," Marrone said after watching Manuel practice the last three days. "He looks good out there. So that's what we're going to go with."

Manuel made a rapid recovery from minor knee surgery in August and became the winner of the quarterback competition by default when Kevin Kolb was placed on season-ending IR with a concussion that could end his career.

Kevin Kolb placed on season-ending IR

Kolb, who signed with the Bills in the offseason, suffered a concussion in the team's third preseason game that could potentially end his career. Undrafted rookie quarterback Jeff Tuel is expected to start Week 1 against the Patriots if EJ Manuel is not ready to return from knee surgery.

Bills: Career-ending speculation did not come from Kevin Kolb

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(8/26/2013)Bills coach Doug Marrone confirmed Kevin Kolb suffered a concussion Saturday against Washington, but said speculation about it being a career-ending injury did not come from the quarterback. Marrone said Kolb would focus on recovery first.

Report: Kevin Kolb's concussion might be career-ending

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(8/25/2013)The Bills are concerned that Kevin Kolb's latest concussion could end his career "and they're operating with that in mind," a source told the Buffalo News. Buffalo added quarterbacks Matt Leinart and Thaddeus Lewis on Sunday.

First-round pick EJ Manuel is recovering from a knee injury. The Bills hope he'll be able to play in the regular-season opener.

Bills show meager attack after Kevin Kolb leaves game

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(8/24/2013)The Bills looked overwhelmed offensively after second-string quarterback Kevin Kolb left the game against Washington with concussion-like symptoms. They called nothing but dink-and-dunk passes the rest of the way. That left their fans wondering who can lead the team downfield if rookie E.J. Manuel (knee) and Kolb are not ready to start the season.

Third-string quarterback Jeff Tuel completed 10 of 17 passes, but for just 63 yards. And after featured back C.J. Spiller scored on a 2-yard run in the first quarter, the Bills were blanked.

Other numbers speak to the ineptitude of the Bills offense Saturday with Kolb out. They finished with a mere eight first downs and managed just 2 of 13 third-down conversions.

Kevin Kolb sidelined with possible concussion

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(8/24/2013)The Bills are running short on quarterbacks. Kevin Kolb was escorted to the locker room with concussion-like symptoms early in the second quarter against the Redskins and has been ruled out for the rest of the game. He left with the head injury after being hit on his helmet. Rookie E.J. Manuel is already sidelined with a knee injury. Jeff Tuel has taken over under center.

"We're going to put the best players out there," Marrone said per the official team website. "... There is a good chance of [him playing Week 1] and the problem I have with that is again, a lot of it is just how he comes back. Again there goes the variable thing of when he comes back and missed time ... nobody really starts where they left off. We saw that with Kevin (Kolb) and we saw that with EJ. The first game EJ goes in there and you see early on a little of the footwork, a little of the jitters and then all of a sudden he get in a rhythm and starts throwing very well and throwing very accurately."

Kevin Kolb looks unimpressive in first preseason action

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(8/16/2013)Bills quarterback Kevin Kolb got the start in Friday's preseason game against the Vikings, after being held out of action the prior week with a knee injury.

Kolb, who is battling for the starting job with rookie EJ Manuel, did not look sharp in his first action. Kolb was 13 for 21 with 111 yards passing in the first half of the game, and he went just 2 for 9 on third down with him at the helm.

Kolb also threw an interception, and failed to lead the Bills' offense on any touchdown-scoring drives.

Bills opt for Kevin Kolb in second preseason game

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(8/14/2013)The Bills announced Wednesday that veteran Kevin Kolb will start Friday's preseason game against the Vikings, after missing the opener with a knee injury. EJ Manuel will come off the bench in relief of Kolb, after starting an excelling in the opener.

Coach Doug Marrone told reporters Kolb likely would have started the opener if he hadn't been sidelined by a knee injury. Kolb and Manuel are battling for the starting job, and Manuel got off to a head start in the opener, completing 16 of 21 passes for 107 yards and a touchdown.

Sounds like Kevin Kolb will play Friday

by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer

(8/13/2013)Bills coach Doug Marrone said Tuesday he's getting quarterback Kevin Kolb ready to play in the team's second preseason game vs. the Vikings. Kolb had missed time with a knee injury.

"Obviously I watched him very closely yesterday and again today," Marrone said per the official website. "And I thought today he looked really good. So it's to a point now where we're going to get him ready to play."

Kolb and E.J. Manuel are expected to split reps in the game as they resume their battle to start.

Bills not sure Kevin Kolb will play Friday

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(8/12/2013)Bills coach Doug Marrone is unsure whether quarterback Kevin Kolb will play Friday against Minnesota, reports CBS Sports NFL Insider Jason La Canfora. Kolb tweaked his knee nine days ago and did not play in Sunday's 44-20 win over Indianapolis, enabling rookie EJ Manuel to play the entire first half.

Kevin Kolb unlikely to play Sunday

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(8/10/2013)Bills quarterback Kevin Kolb, who practiced for the first time since a freak knee injury, will suit up, but may not play in Sunday's preseason opener against the Colts.

Head coach Doug Marrone is considering keeping him as the emergency quarterback. Rookie EJ Manuel is scheduled to start in his place, according to the team's official website.

"I think we all know that Kevin has been gone for a couple of days and coming off an injury and we're just working him back in and we're going to dress him for the game, but EJ will start the game," said Marrone. "He is going to dress and he is going to be there and knock on wood if we do need one we'll put him in there and he'll just be handing the ball off and not put him in jeopardy."

Kevin Kolb back at practice Friday

by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer

(8/9/2013)Bills quarterback Kevin Kolb is back with his teammates at training camp Friday, reports the team's official website. Kolb has been out with an injured knee since Saturday.

His status for Sunday's first preseason game at Indianapolis is unknown. Kolb is competing with rookie EJ Manuel for the starting job.

Kevin Kolb could practice Friday

by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer

(8/8/2013)Bills quarterback Kevin Kolb is expected to practice Friday after being away due to a death in the family, reports the team's official website.

It is unknown if Kolb will play in Sunday's preseason game against the Colts.

"I'm going to wait to see how the practices go," coach Doug Marrone said. "Things could come up with that situation. We'll probably talk about that Friday evening, once we know we're going to a Saturday walk through where nothing should happen barring a sickness and I'll have a plan set in place for that then. We haven't had discussions about that."

Kolb will have missed a total of five practices by the time he returns to the team. He is competing with rookie EJ Manuel for the starting job.

Looks like E.J. Manuel will start Bills preseason game

by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer

(8/7/2013)Bills rookie quarterback E.J. Manuel looks like the starter for the team's preseason game Sunday at the Colts, though coach Doug Marrone did not confirm as much.

What Marrone did confirm is that veteran Kevin Kolb should rejoin the team Thursday and meet with doctors on Friday before practice. Kolb slipped on a mat this week and hurt his knee in the process.

Kevin Kolb not participating in live scrimmage

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(8/5/2013)Bills quarterback Kevin Kolb has been excused from camp to attend a relative's funeral. He's one of several high-profile players, including C.J. Spiller, who is not participating in Monday's live scrimmage.

Kolb slipped on a rubber mat Saturday, bumping his knee, and had been listed as day-to-day.

Bills hopeful Kevin Kolb will scrimmage Monday

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(8/4/2013)Knocked out of practice Saturday after slipping on the rubber mats between practice fields, Bills quarterback Kevin Kolb might be able to play in Monday's scrimmage, according to WGR 550.

"We're trying to get him back for tomorrow," coach Doug Marrone said Sunday. "We just kept him out today off the field, because if he's standing on the field, it's not something that's going to help him at this point in time. We're trying to get him back for tomorrow, which we think we have an opportunity to do that."

EJ Manuel could pass Kevin Kolb on depth chart

The report says Kolb continues to show poor pocket presence while Manuel has looked "comfortable, confident, strong-armed and accurate." He was "spectacular" early in the week, outplaying Kolb in three consecutive practices.

Bills general manager Doug Whaley said on SiriusXM radio that he might be leaning toward Manuel as the starter this year.

"Most successful quarterbacks have that 'it' factor. (Manuel) has that 'it' factor," Whaley said. "When he walks into a room, there's a presence and people take notice. He's going to be the face of our franchise, and it's not too big for him."

Report: Kevin Kolb struggling with accuracy

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(7/30/2013)Bills quarterback Kevin Kolb again got more first-team reps than rookie EJ Manuel in Monday's practice, but Kolb didn't exactly seize the opportunity. The 28-year-old "looked at times like he was trying to complete passes to the water cooler on the sideline," reports the Buffalo News.

Marrone: QB decision coming in about a month

by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer

(7/29/2013)Bills head coach Doug Marrone won't decide on who will start at quarterback in Week 1 until he starts preparing for his opponent that week, the Patriots.

Kevin Kolb took most of the first-team reps in practice Sunday with rookie E.J. Manuel running mostly with the second-team, but Marrone said that will change. The plan is to give Manuel more playing time with the starters until they're split evenly with Kolb. From there, Marrone is hoping it's clear which quarterback gives the Bills the best chance to win now.

"Really if you can get 10-12 days prior to that first game, that's when you're going to get pressed for time and have to make a decision on a quarterback," Marrone said. "That's when you're probably going to start preparing 10 days out of the first game."

Kevin Kolb believes QB competition is fair

by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer

(7/3/2013)Bills quarterback Kevin Kolb has been a part of many starting competitions over the course of his career but considers the one he's in now with rookie EJ Manuel to be among the most fair he's been a part of. Kolb admitted that in the past he's been a part of biased battles where the coach knows who he wants to start but says this time he and Manuel are both learning the Bills' new offense and realizes the man who knows the offense best will start.

"I'm not even concerned with [the competition]," he told the official team website. "I haven't even thought about it really and that's the honest truth because I have so much to address personally as a player coming into a new system. I know EJ probably does as well being a rookie. That's kind of the way I would feel most guys are approaching it right now. ... Don't get me wrong it's still a competition. I want to be out there more than anything in the world playing on Sundays. I approach the competition like I'm competing against the playbook, I'm competing against that defense, I'm not competing against the other guy in the red jersey."

Kolb gets first snaps for Bills

by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer

(6/11/2013)The Bills official team website reports that Kevin Kolb took the first snaps under center Tuesday at minicamp. E.J. Manuel was after Kolb, and the Bills also released Tarvaris Jackson on Monday.

Kolb gets company in Manuel

by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer

(4/25/2013)The Bills were expected to draft a quarterback in the NFL Draft, but they surprised many by taking Florida State passer E.J. Manuel at No. 16 after trading down with the Rams. Manuel will now likely compete with Kevin Kolb for the starting job. Kolb was signed as a free agent this offseason.

Kolb not guaranteed starting job

by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer

(4/8/2013)No one can say Kevin Kolb doesn't set big goals. At his introductory press conference Monday, Kolb said one of his goals with the Bills is to do what no other quarterback in team history has ever done: bring a Lombardi Trophy to Buffalo. "I'm here to win a Super Bowl. Period," Kolb said. It's a big goal, considering the Bills haven't made the playoffs since the 1999 season. However, Kolb sees that as an advantage, "It's good to come to an organization like this. They're hungry," Kolb said. "It'll be nice to come out and surprise some people." Kolb's bid to bring a Super Bowl title to Buffalo has at least one major obstacle: he's not even technically the team's starting quarterback yet. Despite signing Kolb to a two-year, $13 million deal, Bills general manager Buddy Nix didn't come out and say Kolb would definitely be the starter next season. "He should be a strong candidate in the competition for the starting quarterback position," Nix said Monday.

Kolb signs with Bills

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(4/1/2013)ESPN reports that the Bills have come to terms with free agent quarterback Kevin Kolb on a two-year deal worth a maximum of $13 million. Kolb was in and out of the lineup due to injuries. He finished 2012 with 1,169 yards, eight touchdowns and three interceptions in six games with the Cardinals.

Kolb cut by Cards; Jets next?

by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer

(3/15/2013)The Cardinals have released quarterback Kevin Kolb after negotiations to restructure his current contract fell through. Kolb could still return to the Cardinals according to TheSidelineView.com but it is believed he will test free agency first. Kolb has been linked to the Jets and a reunion with offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg, who worked with Kolb in Philadelphia.

Kolb on the way out ... to New York?

by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer

(3/14/2013)Speculation is that the Cardinals will release quarterback Kevin Kolb, avoiding a $2 million roster bonus owed by Saturday morning. The New York Daily News not only expects that move to happen soon, but for the Jets to swoop in and sign Kolb. He would then reunite with offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg, who worked with Kolb in Philadelphia.

'Distinct possibility' Kolb gets cut

by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer

(3/12/2013)Citing contractual issues, CBS Sports NFL Insider Jason La Canfora believes Kevin Kolb could be on the outs with the Cardinals. He also thinks the Browns would swoop in to get him if he's set free. "If the Cards let go of Kolb -- which is a distinct possibility; a major pay cut there would likely be rejected -- Cleveland could be interested," La Canfora writes.

Kolb might see pay cut soon

by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer

(3/5/2013)The Arizona Republic reports that the Cardinals have yet to reach out to quarterback Kevin Kolb about restructuring his contract. Hes due a roster bonus of $2 million on March 17. The report says "if Kolb is going to come back, its going to be for less than the $9 million in salary hes due to make."

Cards will review Kolb's contract

by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer

(2/13/2013)Cardinals team president Michael Bidwill told Arizona Sports 620 that Kevin Kolb's contract "is probably something we're going to need to address," suggesting the quarterback will have to take a pay cut or get released outright. Bidwill wouldn't speculate on whether or not Kolb would return as the starter or if the team would consider bringing in more competition for him. "It's a big number and given the productivity and the questions about durability and everything, that's something that I think the reality is we need to sit down and discuss," he said of Kolb's deal. Kolb is owed $11 million in 2013 including a $2 million roster bonus in March.

Arians says Kolb 'good enough'

by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer

(2/1/2013)ESPN.com reports that new Cardinals coach Bruce Arians said he has yet to begin his evaluation of quarterback Kevin Kolb. "We haven't even started yet," Arians said. "I'm looking forward to meeting with Kevin, and we'll cross that bridge as soon as we have to. I've seen enough film to know that he is good enough, but we have to protect him a lot better. When he is healthy, he has had some good moments. He has had some not-so-good moments. We have to protect him better, run the ball better. "

Arians: I'll give Cards QBs a chance

by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer

(1/25/2013)New Cardinals coach Bruce Arians told the official team website he intends to give the quarterbacks currently on the roster a chance to stay with the club. Arians inherited a trio of passers with inconsistent track records: Kevin Kolb, John Skelton and Ryan Lindley. But just because they're there doesn't mean they'll start since the Cardinals have all offseason to look for replacements. "I'm sure that (general manager) Steve (Keim) and (vice president of player personnel) Jason (Licht) are going to be looking behind door number two," Arians said. "If door number two is a better option, we'll go to door number two."

New coach to tackle QB situation

by Bill Passonno | CBSSports.com

(1/19/2013)Cardinals coach Bruce Arians moved quickly solidifying his staff and named Colts offensive line coach Harold Goodwin as the team's new offensive coordinator, according to the Indianapolis Star. Arians and Goodwin will be tasked with improving Arizona's woeful quarterback situation, which includes the underwhelming Kevin Kolb. In two seasons since being obtained from Philadelphia, Kolb has started just 14 games, while totaling 17 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. He has also been sacked 57 times and finished this year on injured reserve with a ribs injury.

Arians to evaluate Kolb

by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer

(1/18/2013)New Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians said at his introductory news conference Friday that he plans to evaluate all the quarterbacks on the roster. Specifically, he was asked his thoughts on Kevin Kolb, who is due a $9 million 2013 base salary in addition to a $2 million roster bonus in March. Said Arians on Kolb: "If he's our guy, he'll be a better player."

Arizona not discarding Kolb -- yet

by Bill Passonno | CBSSports.com

(1/1/2013)The Cardinals may have fired coach Ken Whisenhunt and general manager Rod Graves on Monday, but they are not prepared to dismiss the player who arguably represented the worst decision of their tenure: quarterback Kevin Kolb. Team president Michael Bidwill said Monday that he's "not ready to give up on Kolb," although the embattled passer will likely have to restructure his current contract to stay in Arizona. He's poised to make $11 million in 2013, $2.75 million more than Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez.